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“Leading with Heart: Service, Empowerment, and Community”

Fellow Lions and Leos of Montana,

As we step into April, it’s incredible to realize that our Lionistic year is already 75% complete. The time has flown by, but our opportunity to serve is far from over. Now is the moment to finish strong, expand our impact, and continue changing lives across Montana communities.

District 37 Lions Convention – April 17–18–19

Cedar Creek Lodge | Columbia Falls, Montana

One of the most exciting events of our year is just around the corner! The District 37 Lions Convention promises to be an engaging, inspiring, and fun-filled gathering for all.

Friday Highlights:

• Officer Training (Morning)
  Attend and receive reimbursement for one night’s lodging—a great opportunity to grow your leadership skills.
• Area Tours (Afternoon)
  Explore and enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the Columbia Falls area.
• “Montana Aloha Luau” (Evening)
  • Silent & Live Auction
  • Live Music & Dancing
  • Hawaiian attire encouraged!

Saturday Highlights:

• Presentation of the Flags by the Columbia Falls American Legion
• National Anthems of Canada and United States performed by Craig Blair
• Special appearances by Miss Montana and Miss Montana’s Teen
• Leader Dogs for the Blind program presentation
• Convention business:
  • Nomination of officers
  • Selection of future convention site
• Leadership training opportunities
• Memorial Service
• SPEED LEARNING 
• Parade of Green
• Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation presentation and raffle drawing
• Evening Banquet featuring keynote speaker PID Deb Weaverling
• District Awards Celebration

Sunday Highlights (Optional):

• Plus Optix Community Engagement Workshop
• District Cabinet Meeting
• Montana Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation Meeting

FULL CONVENTION AGENDA LINK…CLICK HERE

This convention is more than a meeting…it’s a celebration of who we are as Lions and Leos and the impact we make together.

Let’s Finish the Year Strong

With just a quarter of the year remaining, I encourage every club to:

• Expand your service efforts
• Invite new members to join your mission
• Look for new communities that could benefit from a Lions Club

Montana Lions District 37 is ready and eager to support the creation of NEW CLUBS in new areas. If you see a need, let’s meet it TOGETHER.

Reach out to DG Corinna or VDG Jon for:

• Guidance on starting new clubs
• Membership growth strategies
• Ideas to strengthen your service impact

Moving Forward with Purpose

Each act of service, each new member, and each new club strengthens our ability to serve. Let’s carry our momentum forward and make these final months of the Lionistic year our most impactful yet.

Together, we serve. Together, we lead. Together, we grow.

With gratitude and determination,
DG Corinna Christensen